The leading lights in Africa’s Economy
Africa, often marred by economic instability and extreme poverty, is also home to countries that defy the odds and stand out in their financial prowess. While geopolitical risks, inflation, and high-interest rates posed challenges in 2023, the continent…
Popular Lagos Broadcaster and Poet Ties the Knot in Lagos Extravaganza
In the vibrant city of Lagos where dreams are woven into the very fabric of its historic streets, a love story that transcends newsrooms and banking halls has unfolded. When Samuel Olugbeminiyi found the ‘love of his life’ Oluwaseyifunmi some…
The brutal cost of living in Nigeria
There is no holds barred with Nigeria’s austerity, citizens are caving it. The bite is worse than that of a frost and there is domestic gangrene. Nigeria’s economic landscape remains stubbornly resistant to a positive turnaround. The gloomy…
Canada’s Cost Hike: Can Fleeing Nigerians Afford the New Proof of Fund Policy?
It’s no longer news that Nigerians are exiting their country in droves to settle as emigrants in less listless countries like Canada. But, the requirements to settle into this first world country is becoming more financially draining. In a recent…
Unrepatriated Funds leaves Nigeria’s Aviation Sector at precipice
Foreign airlines running business in Nigeria are seriously contemplating an exit strategy from the Nigerian airspace. Phew! The warning signals come from none other than The International Air Transport Association (IATA), sounding the alarm about a…
Earth’s Hottest Places In A Blink
The hottest places on our planet are where temperatures push the limits and nature showcases its awe-inspiring resilience. From the frosty Arctic to the fiery Sahara, Earth’s diverse landscapes bear witness to temperature variations that leave us…
Over 1400 Delegates To COP 28: The Problem With Nigeria – By Samuel Olugbeminiyi
Prominent Nigerian author, Chinua Achebe wrote in his book ‘The Trouble with Nigeria, “One of the commonest manifestations of under-development is a tendency among the ruling elite to live in a world of make-believe and unrealistic expectations.” Decades…
Coping With The Different Layers Of Dementia – By Titilayo Ilesanmi
When cognitive functions slip away, finding one’s way back could be tortuous. Imagine a state where thinking, remembering, and reasoning become elusive, disrupting daily life and activities. Welcome to the world of dementia, a medical condition…
Malaysia Gravely Mirrors China’s Property Crisis
In 2016, when China’s property giant, Country Garden, introduced Forest City under the Belt and Road Initiative, it was envisioned as a $100 billion mega-project, a dream paradise for all mankind. Today, it stands as a haunting testament to the…
The Shockwave of Nigeria’s emigration and the anticipated blowbacks
The number of Nigerians exiting the country on a daily basis is becoming alarming. As at the last count, double of the hundreds of thousands that have shifted base, are also planning to leave. The silent exodus of skilled and semi-skilled professionals…